Pain and Celebration - Day 76

Just after my last post, I started experiencing pain in my stomach along with diarrhea and had to visit the clinic for fluids, tests and assessment. Dr. Brown's instinct was that it might by GVHD starting. By the time the tests were all back on Monday, the pain had eased significantly, so I just needed fluids and an increase in one of my stomach medications. While the docs aren't sure what the pain was, Dr. Brown was happy his instinct was incorrect this time.

Unfortunately, the timing of the pain cancelled our birthday/anniversary dinner plans. We instead visited the boys on the weekend to get some twin-time in. The boys are getting so old now, and Davis even spotted my twisted face when a wave of pain hit me - his little face with a furrowed brow and "you ok?" was enough to heal me!

Last week I continued to get stronger and I actually feel some marked differences. Mom and I made 2 laps around the loop at the house and I was able to visit some friends without being completely out of breath. I even got over to Tasha's, as she was back from vacation, for some much needed catch up.

On the weekend, I had some family friends visit me - Ellen from Regina and her daughter Amy, who flew in from London (UK) after living there for a year with her husband. I lived with Ellen and Amy while I finished university in Regina years ago, so it was wonderful to visit with them for a day or so. We had so much fun I forgot to take pictures!

Last night, we celebrated Dad's 60th birthday a day in advance, at home, with my brother, Dana and the boys. It was pure entertainment with Davis' dancing and Jack's comedy, surely better than the dinner we had planned.

I am off to the clinic in an hour or so, and I have no doubt that my numbers will continue to look pomising. I'll be happy to report that how I feel is starting to move in the right direction as well. Thanks for sending me the energy and prayers - it seems to suddenly have kicked up a notch!